Believers are bestowed with special spiritual abilities by the Holy Spirit to supernaturally serve, support, and strengthen the local church. Pastor Tim Travis categorizes these enduring endowments into various functions—such as evangelism, pastor-teaching, prophecy, ministry, instruction, exhortation, financial giving, administration, and showing mercy—each designed to edify the body of Christ. Ultimately, the purpose of discovering and implementing these God-given gifts is to foster unity, sustain the church’s mission, and empower every member to faithfully contribute to the spiritual community.